Nano-material catalyst device

Abstract

A catalyst member can comprise nano-scale nickel particles. The catalyst member can be used for a plurality of different uses, for example, electrodes of a fuel cell or an electrolysis device. The nano-scale nickel particles can be sintered or combined in other manners to form the desired shape.

1 . An electrolyzer comprising:
 an electrode configured for use in electrochemical applications, the electrode consisting of catalytic nano-sized metal particles sintered to form a solid compact; and   a proton exchange membrane.   
     
     
         2 . The electrolyzer of  claim 1 , wherein the nano-sized metal particles comprise one or more metals selected from the group consisting of elements from groups 3-16, lanthanides, combinations thereof, alloys thereof, and oxides thereof. 
     
     
         3 . The electrolyzer of  claim 2 , wherein the nano-scale metal particles comprise nickel. 
     
     
         4 . A battery comprising:
 an electrode configured for use in electrochemical applications, the electrode consisting of catalytic nano-sized metal particles sintered to form a solid compact; and   a proton exchange membrane.   
     
     
         5 . The battery of  claim 4 , wherein the nano-sized metal particles comprise one or more metals selected from the group consisting of elements from groups 3-16, lanthanides, combinations thereof, alloys thereof, and oxides thereof. 
     
     
         6 . The battery of  claim 5 , wherein the nano-scale metal particles comprise nickel.